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Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Rock Solid
Comment: Got this tripod together with the Manfroto Midi Ball Head for my Pentax K20D and related gear. It definitely bestows a high degree of confidence that this tripod will hold the most extensive of bodies and lenses without any issue. The tripod (together with the head) is bulky, but at the same time it is very stable and less subject to vibration or shaking due to wind.

The legs can be spread out wide enough that the tripod is almost at ground level. Additionally, the center column can be swiveled 90 degrees to take pictures of subjects on the ground. It also has a built in buble level and a hook in case you need to add weights for added stability (not really needed IMHO).

I've used a lighter Manfrotto tripod for many years and am very pleased with their product.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sturdy and useful tripod for extended trips and field use
Comment: I bought this tripod for a trip from the USA to central Siberia in order to image the total solar eclipse there in Aug 2008. The tripod is a bit on the heavy side, but it is always worth having something a bit more on the heavy and sturdy side than having something that shakes... especially in windy conditions... like in Siberia that day! The wind was a constant 25mph+ gusts up to 40mph. The tripod stayed put. No issues. I recommend it. Nice features for winter users: foamed legs. A hook for hanging stability weight, and the ability to place the boom out to aim down... great for nature photographers.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great general purpose tripod
Comment: Bogen/Manfrotto has been making great tripods for a very long time. The 190XPROB is a variation on the old 3021 by Bogen.

Let me start by saying that this tripod is not the lightest tripod out there, it might not be a great choice for a tripod to take hiking, but if you don't have to carry it long distances, this model will work very well for you.

It is very stable and the adjustable center shaft allows for a very wide array of camera setups. It is simply very versatile. Team it up with a good head, a Bogen 3047 in my case, and you will have a great setup for a lot less than many other options out there.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Good prosumer tripod
Comment: This is my first real tripod since I got serious about photography. Its not the lightest out there, but its weight to quality ratio is probably one of the best. Good price and build quality. I will probably buy another tripod for traveling, as this one combined with a good head, will weigh in on you on long trips.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Works well - solid and usable
Comment: I purchased this tripod from Amazon as part of a combo set with a head (which was better value for money).

Over the past week, I've had a chance to really use it extensively, and here are my observations.

1) It fit very nicely into a bag that my fold-able chair came in (the kind you use at fireworks displays or soccer games), with room to spare. This meant I could save on buying an overpriced carry bag.

2) I carried it slung across my back (as you might wear a bandolier) for extended periods of time (off and on for 7 hours a day, over 3 days), and never experienced much discomfort.

This was my biggest concern with a heavier tripod than I'm used to, and I'm happy to say that I was able to take this with me wherever it was needed. Of course, as expected, its weight gradually gets more noticeable as the day wears on, but it never got to the point where I questioned my decision to bring it along.

I would've preferred a lighter tripod, but the price difference didn't work very well with my budget.

3) The leg sections don't drop quite as easily as my cheap tripod - adding a few seconds to tripod setup time. I find I have to actually encourage a couple of the sections to come lose. I'm not sure if that's the norm on high end tripods ... so I'll have to visit a local store to check for myself.

4) The leg locks work very well, and never did I find myself worrying about the stability of the tripod or my equipment. Under windy conditions, it also comes with a hook that allows you to hang a camera bag on it for added stability (which I didn't need).

5) I really enjoyed the hand grips - even when it wasn't cold/raining. Lugging this around (when outside of the carry bag) can get tiring, and having the hand grips was quickly appreciated.

6) The whole unit feels solid and stable.

7) It was a real pleasure to finally get myself in on the family pictures, without having to rely on the kindness (and availability) of strangers.

8) The independently lockable legs were also great on uneven terrain, as I could angle them just right irrespective of how rocky the ground was.

I had a hard time before last week justifying the high price for a tripod, but now that I've used it, its a lot easier to defend ... or rationalize :)

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